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Calendar of upcoming events and retreats

Below is a list of upcoming retreats and other events. Some are regular events and you will see the next session below. At the bottom of the page you can view details of past Teacher-led retreats.

Jun
21

June Nature Meditation

6- 9pm Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us!  Watch the hoverflies zip about, track the butterflies as they flit through the bushes, glimpse robins hopping amongst the tree branches, all while sitting by the campfire practising in silence with others. To mark summer’s arrival, we will be sharing a vegan feast! Nature meditation … Continued

Jun
23

Tuesday evening sitting group

These evenings are a good way to practice meditation with others, to socialise and to have a taste of what we have to offer. All are welcome. Cont…………..
Jul
03

Awakening in the Woods

Fri 3 – Sun 5 July Two nights (£155) Facilitated by Lesley Wye and Shauna Hope All experienced practitioners welcome Warm sun on your skin, vibrant green leaves on the trees, scented gentle breezes with the soundtrack of delicious birdsong, this retreat is an opportunity to create the conditions to feel more fully alive, as … Continued

Jul
04

Community Meditation Retreat

A monthly opportunity to spend a day cultivating spaciousness and stillness in silence, away from the bustle of everyday life, made all the more powerful and nourishing through the shared experience of a friendly group setting…
Sep
19

Teacher Led Retreat- Seven Points for Leading a Good Life- Bernat Font Clos

During a day of meditation, teachings and discussion, Bernat Font will show how the 7 factors of awakening are an incredibly versatile teaching which can help our meditation just as much as our day to day.
Nov
07

Teacher Led Retreat- Engaging Wise Intetnion to Navigate World of Change- Jane Culter

In Buddhism, ‘wise intention’ involves cultivating a mindset of renunciation (letting go), goodwill and non-harm. It is the underlying motivation behind our thoughts, words, and actions. It is vital for reducing suffering by counteracting greed, hatred, and delusion – the delusion that we are individuals separate from the web of life and that our actions have no consequences. Wise intention acts as a compass, guiding our choices and aligning our efforts towards the goal of freedom and inner peace.

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Feb
24

Cultivating refuge in a changing world

In a world which can appear increasingly unstable, bewildering and unkind, the need for refuge can feel ever more important. This retreat helps us to explore and expand our ways of looking at and conceiving of refuge.
Apr
10

‘Cultivating your practice, deepening in dharma’

This new 6 week ‘next steps’ course will be led by Julia Wallond. It will be an opportunity for those with a meditation practice to develop it further with the support if teachings from the Insight Buddhist tradition. Beginners are also welcome.
Apr
14

Annual sangha celebration day

Our Annual sangha celebration day is a great way to find out all about Bristol Insight. This year we are celebrating the meaning of Sangha (community of practitioners) itself.  The day includes our short interactive Annual General Meeting and shared lunch. All are welcome.
Apr
28

Radical dharma: a radical practice with Lama Rod Owens

In this daylong retreat, Lama Rod will explore deepening commitment to community and integrating social justice and dharma practice through meditation, discussions, small group interactions, and movement practice. All are welcome.
May
20

Sangha walk – a wander down the Cam from Hinton Blewett

Sangha walks are an opportunity to socialise with other sangha members, ground ourselves in our natural environment, take gentle exercise and to practice mindful walking. All are welcome.
Jun
16

Discovering the heart’s guidance – going beyond the inner critic with Laura Bridgman

This retreat we will contemplate a natural sense of ease with ourselves as we are, and explore what gets in the way of that – in particular the conditioning of the inner critic. All are very welcome. Please note new venue at Glenfrome School.
Sep
29

Sangha walk – Abbots Pool, Abbots Leigh

“A lovely stroll through woods, along lanes and river banks to visit quiet Gloucestershire hamlets. Although an undulating walk, there is only one short steep climb. The walk is 4 miles and should take around 2 hours at a gentle pace.”
Oct
13

A day of soulful practice with Catherine McGee

What might be gained by liberating ‘soul’ from any unhelpful associations, and picking up the rich resonances of the concept and bringing them in to our Dharma practice? All are welcome.
Oct
21

Sangha walk – Sand Bay near Weston-super-Mare

This is a fairly easy coastal walk of about 5 miles which should take us about 2 hours at a gentle pace. We will start the walk at the car park at the Sand Bay Kiosk(click for map), from where we will walk inland via Sand Farm and across open countryside, visiting the ruins of … Continued

Dec
02

Sangha walk – Gare Hill, near Frome

A walk around Gare Hill, near Frome starts at 11am. Gare Hill is a tract of ancient woodland which once formed part of a natural barrier between Wessex and the rest of England. This fairly easy-going circular walk begins at Gare Hill, around 6 miles south of Frome and will take 2- 3 hours at a gentle pace…
Dec
08

Cultivating care and wisdom with Zohar Lavie

The Buddhas teaching includes all aspects of human life. In this day retreat we will explore how to apply these teachings of compassion to our engagement and our relationships, looking particularly at our caring roles. How can Dharma practice resource us as we act in the world, and how can the care we share with … Continued